Léa Godallier and Laura Luján, seeded 3 in the tournament, qualified this Sunday for the FIP Silver Bandol final, by overcoming seed 10 Elena Ramos / Ana Cristina Sanchez Perez. Solid victory in two sets: 6 / 3 6 / 4, in difficult conditions.

A first round caught in the wind

The start of the match was complicated for the Franco-Spanish pair. In a windy environment, Godallier and Luján are broken from the start, despite opportunities to break the opponent's serve from the start. The Spanish, more consistent in the important points, particularly target the French and manage to maintain their lead until 3/2.

But little by little, the pressure reverses. More aggressive, more precise, Léa and Laura play four consecutive games, signing the break at 3/2 before concluding the first set 6/3A set won mentally, despite only 1 break in the set out of 9 chances break.

Godallier takes the lead in the second set

The second set starts at a completely different pace. Godallier is gaining momentum, imposes its game, and the Franco-Spanish pair breaks from the start. 4/3, they lead 40/0 on their serve, but are surprised and debroken by their opponents. An alert quickly erased: Godallier accelerates again, resumes the Spanish service in the process, and concludes the set 6/4 on a well-managed final play.

A third FIP Silver final for the duo

After the finals played in Italy and Portugal, Godallier and Luján reach their third final together on a FIP Silver. And this time, the objective is clear: to win the title. All the more so for Léa Godallier, who plays at home in France.

Opposite, there will be Sandra Bellver and Maria Eulalia Rodriguez Abajo, seeded 1 and express droppers by Alba Perez Momha / Ana Varo Ramos 6 / 0 6 / 1A special duel for Godallier, who played with Bellver at the start of the year.

The two pairs have already faced each other in the quarter-finals of the FIP Silver Dão Lafões, with a very clear victory for Godallier / Luján (6/1 6/2). It remains to be confirmed this Sunday for win a first joint title, and what better way than to do it at home for Léa.

The final is scheduled for no earlier than 15 p.m. on center court, to be followed live on Padel MagTV.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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